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Aditya Dhar’s action-packed espionage thriller Dhurandhar continues to dominate conversations both at the box office and on social media. The film has not only impressed audiences but has also earned praise from within the film industry. Recently one such reaction grabbed widespread attention when filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga who helmed Ranbir Kapoors Animal shared his thoughts on the film sparking discussions around action violence and masculine storytelling in cinema. What did Sandeep Reddy Vanga say? Amid ongoing comparisons between different styles of action and violence in films Sandeep Reddy Vanga finally spoke about Dhurandhar. Taking to X the filmmaker praised Aditya Dhar’s direction and the film’s overall execution. In his post he wrote “DHURANDHAR is built like a man who doesn’t talk much & carries a masculine spine.... DHURANDHAR The title fits because the film moves with dominance & fierce. The depiction is very clear with zero chaos. Music performances screenplay & direction are on the top. #AkshayKhanna sir and @RanveerOfficial erased into air & just disappeared into characters effortlessly. Thank you @AdityaDharFilms for making everyone experience the true weight of untold sacrifices.” DHURANDHAR is built like a man who doesn’t talk much & carries a masculine spine.... DHURANDHAR The title fits because the film moves with dominance & fierce. The depiction is very clear with zero chaos. Music performances screenplay & direction are on the top. #AkshayKhanna… — Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) December 20 2025 Aditya Dhar’s heartwarming response Aditya Dhar responded to the appreciation with an equally heartfelt message. Thanking Vanga he acknowledged the filmmaker’s fearless approach to cinema and his belief in unapologetic storytelling. Dhar highlighted that Dhurandhar was made with sincerity restraint and conviction and expressed gratitude for voices that support strong honest Indian cinema. His response underlined mutual respect between two filmmakers who follow different creative paths but share a passion for impactful storytelling. Thank you my Dearest Sandeep. Coming from you this means a great deal. I’ve always admired the fearlessness with which you stand by your cinema and your faith in unapologetic masculine storytelling. Dhurandhar was shaped with sincerity restraint and conviction—your words… — Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) December 20 2025 More about Dhurandhar Since its release two weeks ago Dhurandhar has been roaring at the box office. Viral reels intense action clips and Akshaye Khanna’s portrayal have flooded social media platforms. The spy thriller stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover agent operating in Pakistan alongside a powerful ensemble that includes Akshaye Khanna Rakesh Bedi Sara Arjun Arjun Rampal Sanjay Dutt and R Madhavan. The film has firmly established itself as one of the biggest releases of 2025. Why this praise matters? When a filmmaker known for his bold cinematic choices praises another director’s work it adds a new layer of credibility. Vanga’s appreciation has further fueled the film’s momentum and reinforced its position as a standout action drama of the year.